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Reviews of Hotel Shun

602-0092 Kyoto, Kyoto, 上京区北仲之町521, Japan

#124 of 163 B&Bs and inns in Kyoto

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Review Score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    7.0

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No curtains on windows, no instructions for using blinds, which were not attached to window frame

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is a bit off, although main tourist destinations are so scattered around Kyoto, that it didnt matter that much in the end. Public transport is close by. There was very little space where to put our stuff (hang clothes etc).

    Very friendly staff, spoke fluent English. The hotel is very new, clean and nice.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    9.0
    Fulfill your sense of beauty but be ready for minimalism
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Narrow stairs to the second floor, lack of chair, low quality of slippers, lack of shelves in the shower, first shower not bath in our Japanese hotels experience, location is a bit far away from the center

    Really new minimalistic hotel with aesthetic entrance garden and door. Very nice details that fulfill your sense of beauty, everything was actually new

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very njce and would definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It is perfect for minimalists. Maybe a few more comfort items such as a better chair for the desk. But that is just me. Others will love it.

    A very nice small hotel run by a private family. Very clean and aesthetically pleasing. The location was great for me, it was where I needed to be. They were very accommodating and responsive to my needs. It was a safe and comfortable place traveling alone.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    7.0
    A new hotel with a lot of potential
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    As not Japanese-speakers, we would appreciate some instructions in English in the room on how to use the heating system or the television. Be sure to ask for the WIFI too as there are no instructions for it in the room either. Location was not the best for us: you are almost 1h walking from the center of Kyoto. Only the Imperial Castel was easy to visit for us. We didn't find so many restaurants at night either. It seems more of a residential area. As it is new, the common space don't have heating system and there isn't a proper hall in the hotel yet. I believe it will be available soon though.

    The hotel is quite new and you can see it as everything is new too. It is very clean and it has a good look. Staff is super gentle and they speak a very good English, always available to give you advices or directions. It is nearby some supermarkets and there is a clothes machine service super close (2m walk) which saved our trip!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kettle tea/coffee facilities in the room

    Great room, very helpful staff. Allowed us to leave our bags. Helped with translations Japanese to English. Advised on local onset and temple restaurant. Highly recommended

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely quiet stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel was cozy and comfortable, nice and close to some cute places to eat and the Golden Temple. The staff were lovely and very helpful. The room was larger than most we've stayed at in Japan and had a nice balcony looking out to the mountains. Great for sunrise!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    9.0
    Nice design
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would have been nice to have also some cups/ tea/ coffee in the room - there‘s a kettle, but without cups there‘s no use for it…

    Nice design, clean, good location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    7.0
    Lovely modern guest house experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room had a kettle but no cups, glasses or tea or coffee. It was quite cold in April we didn't realise we could switch what appeared to be the aircon on as a heater until end of our stay. No facilities or lift to first floor only rooms. A guest house than hotel in reality. Location quite far from nearest metro about a 15min walk but taxi apps will collect you.

    Lovely fluffy big towels! The room and bathroom were very modern. Manager was very friendly and willing to chat.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    7.0
    Pricey small hotel with minimalist room in a perfect location for meandering Nishijin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is nothing besides a bed and TV stand/table in the room--no stools, chairs, side tables or folding luggage racks. The minimalist design seemed to be the priority consideration for traveler needs or comfort. Minimal service.

    Bright room with big window to small balcony. Nice location in Nishijin near many small restaurants/café; great walking neighborhood. Comfortable king bed.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    9.0
    Relax and comfort in a underrated area of Kyoto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Regarding the hotel, maybe to have more info regarding places to visit and discover in the neighborhood.

    The space and relaxing experience of the hotel. Also discovering the neighborhood was stimulating, a bit far from the touristic area but intentionally selected, so it cover my expectations regarding spending time with the locals.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect. Small hotel with a wonderful receptionist. The room was like a small apartment where you felt at home. There was nothing to complain about!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    10
    Well decorated modern Japanese room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Sound insulation of windows are not good. Sound from the street was coming inside unfiltered. Surprisingly, that narrow street is becoming quite noisy on very early morning times.

    Very cosy, very clean and well designed room. Very nice, kind and helpful staff. Location is little bit far away from city center, on the other hand closer to some temples and touristic places. There are local restaurants and conbinis nearby.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    5.0
    It could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is modern and new. I like the style and the decor, very minimalist. However, some aspects bothered me: 1. There are no curtains in the room. If you are sensitive to light, you are surely not be able to sleep unless you have a sleep mask. 2. Besides not having curtains, the bottom half of the room window (that takes the full length and hight of the wall) had 100% transparent glass. Meaning you have absolutely no privacy in your hotel room as neighbors could easily see through your window. 3. No clean towels are provided on a daily basis. I understand the rooms are not cleaned every day, but at least clean towels could be provided. 4. The shower drain seemed clogged and water was having a hard time going away. Positive aspects: 1. Location: there is a great bakery nearby (called Tom Sawyer); a convenience store; a coin laundry; sentos and nice restaurants around. 2. The staff was nice and helpful and one of them spoke great english.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice small hotel in a very quite area, yet with convenient store 3 mins away. Subway is about 10-15 mins of walk, but this goes through nice narrow streets with low local houses and nearly no car, but several nice temples. My flight was largely delayed and the reception waited for me. And before the typhoon they allowed me to return and stay longer in case I cannot make it out of Kyoto, without any official booking or reservation fee.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    It was a pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I love everything about this property.

    It’s spacious, it’s clean and tidy. Staff are welcoming and friendly. Very convenient for local buses and to the station. It was nearby the convenient stores and Onsen which I love going and all the attractions. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    I enjoyed my time here. Room was big, everything was very clean. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nearest train station is a 20 minute walk.

    Staff were very friendly, room was big and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small nice room, great host , clean this is a new facility however does not have an elevator

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2023

    5.0
    Very new and still needs work.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    No water in the fridge, no electric kettle. Shower booth very narrow and difficult to shower. Difficult to find - no Japanese website. Taxi ride to Kyoto station was long and expensive.

    Staff was helpful. Garden was nice. Thick towels.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

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